Philosophy papers

This paper gives a critique of Thomas More's vision of Utopia.

A discussion of the Hindu beliefs and concepts of Atman and Brahman.

This paper examines the argument of Socrates that he was not afraid of death.

A discussion of dualism and Paul Churchland's arguments against this theory.

A comparison of the philosophies of John Locke and James Madison.

This paper discusses the issue of dishonesty, looking at the Enron scandal.

This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the concept of reliability, in particular as it relates to the field of nursing.

A comparison of the concept of a techne to Plato's view of justice and the ideal state, as expressed in "Republic."

A critical analysis of the flaws inherent in the teleological argument.

This paper explores Plato's concept of the unity of state.

A discussion of the issues surrounding the abortion debate from the side of the mother, as well as the fetus.

An in-depth look at the history of restorative justice and various related philosophies.

A discussion regarding the philosophy of Saint Augustine.

A discussion on the theories of Enlightenment thinker, John Locke and their continued use today.

This paper discusses the life and views of John Locke, arguably one of the most influential philosophers of all time.

This paper explores the contrasting ideas of reason and faith as seen in ancient and medieval philosophy.

Questions whether it can sometimes be 'right', under consequentialist thinking, to do the wrong thing.

An examination of the philosophy of John Locke.

This paper discusses the three Chinese philosophies of Confucianism, Legalism and Taoism.

A review of the events in the life of Charles Darwin that led up to his theory of natural selection.

This paper explores the beliefs of Voltaire, a controversial philosopher of the eighteenth century.

This paper discusses the issue of ethics and morality within the business arena.

Examines Socrates' death in this work by Plato.

An analysis of the psychology versus the philosophy of emotions.

Examines two schools of thought on theology relating to the New Testament.

A discussion regarding the integration of psychotherapy with spirituality in the treatment of patients.

This paper compares Descartes' dream scenario and the contemporary "brain in a vat" experiment.

An in-depth review of sublimation of the body as discussed by Aristotle.

This paper discusses a visit to a mosque and looks at the effects of this experience on the writer.

This paper examines the issue of gay marriage from a philosophical viewpoint.

A discussion regarding what Freud termed the 'Oedipus Complex' from a personal point of view.

The paper explores the relationship between the ethical theories of Plato's "Republic" and the ethics of warfare and counter-terrorism.

An analysis of the themes presented in Friedrich Nietzsche's "Genealogy of Morals".

This paper discusses the Puritan way of thinking about salvation and race as exemplified in Mary Rowlandson's "The Narrative of the Captivity and the Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson".

This paper explores various paths for being a religious individual in the modern world.

This paper explores Rorty's and Nietzsche's philosophies about the nature of truth.

This paper explores human choice and instinct in "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell.

This paper examines the poem "What Lips My Lips have Kissed" by Edna St. Vincent Millay.

A look at the philosophy of Emmanuel Kant and Aristotle in relation to the ethics of care.

This paper discusses Pythagoras, one of the greatest men of the Ancient Greek civilization.

This paper discusses Leo Tolstoy's book "The Death of Ivan Ilych" and looks at its relevance today.

This paper discusses the issue of "chosenness" as applied to the Jewish community.

This paper outlines the qualities that Socrates believes leaders should have as described in Plato's "Republic."

This paper explores the Biblical story of Cain and Abel.

A review of Matthew Arnold's theory regarding the binaries of Hebraism and Hellenism.

This paper discusses the controversial issue of euthanasia, or mercy killing.

A discussion regarding the ideas and philosophies of John Locke.

A comparison and contrast of the philosophies of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.

This paper discusses the them of desire and fear of death portrayed in 'White Noise' by Don DeLillo.

This paper discusses the foreshadowing and interconnectedness of both physical and spiritual death demonstrated in Lev Tolstoy's short story, "The Death of Ivan Ilych".

A discussion regarding the role of religion and spirituality in treatment interventions and outcomes for patients receiving end-of-life care.

This paper discusses the dangers of the tourism mentality in dangerous expeditions, while examining the book 'Into Thin Air' by Jon Krakauer.

A discussion on death and dying and why the topic of death and dying has become sequestrated in modern times from normal social times.

This paper examines the issue of business ethics, making use of four relevant articles.

A discussion regarding Friedrich Nietzsche's theory of the will to power as the driving force of human behavior.

A comparison of the modern management philosophies of Chester Barnard and John Adair.

A look at the definition of equality in terms of social justice.

Examines the need to develop a philosophy in nursing careers.

This paper discusses the role of the Gods and the force of delusion in 'The Iliad of Homer'.

A discussion on the messianic references made in the works of Walter Benjamin.

An examination of the uses of prophecy, intuition, perception and other aspects of transpersonal psychology and the "paranormal" within the professional practice of metaphysics.

A discussion regarding angels and their interaction with man on earth.

A philosophical discussion about God's existence, based on the philosophies of Plato, Descartes and Nietzsche.

This paper compares and contrasts the Hindu spiritual epic of beginnings, the "Bhagavad-Gita", with the Christian military allegory of "Beowulf".

A look at the factors that Karl Marx might have overlooked when accounting for revolutionary change or its absence.

A look at the historical development of continental philosophy's existentialism and phenomenology as a response to Hegelian idealism.

A comparative analysis of the different approaches of Michel Foucault and Judith Butler in tackling the construction of sexuality and gender.

A close reading of the differences between the theories of Moses Maimonides and Friedrich Schleiermacher.

An argument against representational poetry in a Republic, based on Plato's "Republic".

A review of "On Truth and Lying in a Non-Moral Sense" written by Nietzsche and a discussion of the effects of the concepts on society.

An investigation into ethics and how they apply to natural resource management.

A discussion on Shakespeare's play, "The Winter's Tale".

An account of the falling away of chinks in the armour of hegemony on the part of religious and secular authority in Europe since the year 1000.

An analysis of the nature of justice in Plato's "Republic".

An analysis of John Stuart Mills' philosophy on sex equality as a path to social progress and happiness.

An application of David Hume's moral philosophy to the concept of psychological oppression as described by Sandra Bartky.

An analysis of Thomas Hobbes' first law of nature.

This paper explores the concepts of physicalism and dualism as part of the philosophy of the mind.

An argumentative essay on the Ford Motor Company and utilitarianism, using excerpts from John Stuart Mill's "On Liberty".

An examination of the definition and application of pragmatism in everyday life.

This paper discusses the concept of love as expressed in Marcel Proust's 'Swann's Way'.

A discussion as to the validity of Socrates' argument for civil obedience as stated by him in "Crito".

The paper discusses the concept of alienation in Karl Marx's "Communist Manifesto" and Jean Jacques Rousseau's "The Origin of Civil Society".

A discussion on "Discourses" and "Social Contract", by Rousseau.

This paper explores the different social classes in society in light of Marx's ideas.

This paper discusses the apparently conflicting beliefs of the role of God in the formation of the world and the theory of evolution.

This paper explores the philosophical argument of "Is seeing believing?"

This paper compares Kant's transcendental idealism with dogmatic and problematic idealism.

An evaluation of Margaret Lawrence's convocation address.

A review of the factors that influence our health and a healthy way of living.

A discussion regarding the metaphor of alchemy.

A critical analysis of Plato and Sophocles.

A review of the eurocentric work of Fukuzawa Yukichi.

A comparison between Milton's 'Paradise Lost' and Dryden's 'Absalom and Achitophel'.

A discussion regarding the debate surrounding the code of ethics.

A discussion regarding the scientific revolution and the impact it had on the world.

A discussion regarding the war between good and evil from a theological perspective.

A discussion regarding the connection between being good and being happy.

A review of Aristotle's approach to being good.